Re: SP2 Bug! ARgh
From: Mojo jojo (Mojojojo_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/18/04
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Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:49:01 -0800
Yeah thats great, but if you read what im saying is that that problem is only
there with SP2, and when removed it is fine!
Zorg.
"Dave" wrote:
> the program exe path is always added as the first parameter on the command
> line for all programs started in dos or windows... but this is old, it has
> been that way 'forever' and there should be no reason for this to upset any
> program unless something else has gone wrong on your system.
>
> "Mojo jojo" <Mojojojo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8D30DA4D-4CAD-4747-B21F-6E229D4CCEC4@microsoft.com...
> > Im just bumping this topic again, because I am desperate for an answer!
> >
> >
> > "Mojo jojo" wrote:
> >
> > > In Canopus DV file convertor - the error is: "The source file
> > > Files\Canopus\dvconv\DVConv.exe can not be converted by this
> application."
> > >
> > > When launching Internet explorer (by icon or by START-RUN "IEXPLORE" -
> It
> > > will show 'http://files/Internet%20Explorer/iexplore.exe' as the address
> it
> > > attempted to open.
> > >
> > > Quicktime player 'Can not open file'
> > >
> > > VirtualDub 'Cannot open Files\Virtualdub\Virtualdub.exe'
> > >
> > >
> > > Its quite obvious that windows' protection seems to be sending the
> programs
> > > path to the program itself, and when the program cant open the file it
> gives
> > > an error.
> > >
> > > But (verified) this is fine when I select Run As.. and disable that
> option.
> > >
> > >
> > > Its an annoying thing as it gets in the way of your workflow, having to
> find
> > > programs folders and right click - run as - instead of just clicking the
> icon.
> > >
> > >
> > > Please assist in this matter!
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Steve Riley [MSFT]" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hm. Do you have to perform both operations -- using "run as" *and*
> > > > unchecking "Protect my computer..." on *every* program?
> > > >
> > > > Or are there some programs that will run just fine if you leave the
> > > > "protect" option checked?
> > > >
> > > > On the programs that won't run without unchecking the option, what is
> the
> > > > exact text of the error you get when you try to run them?
> > > >
> > > > Steve Riley
> > > > steriley@microsoft.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Mojo jojo" <Mojo jojo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:47B2BB40-7303-41C4-8C19-2FEA20FB7ECC@microsoft.com...
> > > > > Okay this is confirmed to be SP2, (have uninstalled, then
> reinstlled):
> > > > >
> > > > > When launching programs, XP seems to be adding some kind of variable
> to
> > > > > the
> > > > > executable (for instance 'iexplore.exe /switch' anything after the
> exe is
> > > > > a
> > > > > variable you send to the program.
> > > > >
> > > > > Now whenever i run some programs - for instance Canopus DV file
> > > > > convertor -
> > > > > It responds as if I gave it a bad command-line command. But when I
> right
> > > > > click the program and go Run As..
> > > > >
> > > > > Current User:
> > > > > and untick 'Protect my computer and data from unauthorized program
> > > > > activity'
> > > > >
> > > > > Then it works perfect!
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone have any idea how to disable this 'feature' by default?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks in advance, really appreciate any help
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
>
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